Motivational Factors and Teachers’ Job Performance: An Investigation in Government Colleges of Bangladesh

Motivation is a crucial factor in enhancing employee productivity within the workplace since it directly influences employee behavior. The motivation of instructors is crucial in educational institutions as it boosts their work performance by enhancing their abilities and expertise. This study aims to determine the opinions of teachers on their satisfaction levels about numerous motivating issues among educators in public colleges in Bangladesh, as well as the impact of this satisfaction on their performance. In order to accomplish this goal, a semi-structured questionnaire was sent to the government college teachers in Bangladesh via the Facebook group, to solicit their comments. A total of 100 teachers, who were recruited in the general education cadre of the Bangladesh Civil Service and are currently working as teachers at government colleges, responded to this appeal. This study revealed that the academic staff at public colleges in Bangladesh are predominantly dissatisfied with several motivational variables, which adversely impact their work performance. Regarding motivating factors, the majority of teachers indicated contentment just with job security and were dissatisfied with other considerations. Most teachers are dissatisfied with promotion, as they perceive it to have a detrimental effect on their job performance. This study suggests that authorities should promptly promote teachers and implement additional motivator factors in order to enhance teachers' work effectiveness.